Raz B And Wife Mona Li Announce The Sudden Death Of Baby Son, Astro, Just 3 Months After His Birth
B2K singer Raz B and his wife, Mona Li, confirmed the loss of their 3-month-old son, Astro Monte Thornton.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleB2K singer Raz B and his wife, Mona Li, are facing unimaginable pain after the sudden death of their infant son, Astro Monte Thornton. The heartbreaking news comes just three weeks after the couple celebrated the arrival of their son and called it the "best phase" of their life. However, they have not revealed his official cause of death.
Raz B and Mona Li have sought privacy amid the tragedy
According to a brief statement shared by Raz B and Mona Li, Astro died unexpectedly a few days ago. They have not revealed any specific details about the situations surrounding their infant son's death, but asked for privacy as they process the loss. In their words:
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Astro Monte Thornton, beloved son of Mona and De'Mario' Raz B' Thornton. The family asks for privacy as they navigate this difficult time. They truly appreciate your love and support."
The news immediately made fans rush to their social media handles and share their condolences to the former B2K member. In fact, the news is difficult to process because the singer had several family moments in the past three weeks, featuring his newborn son on social media. However, some sources close to the couple claim that the loss was sudden and unexpected.
Earlier in May 2026, Raz B shared the joyful news that he and Mona Li l were at the hospital as they awaited the arrival of their little one. Later, he introduced Astro to fans and mentioned "another baby boy to the Thornton family." A few days later, the family celebrated Astro's arrival by sharing photos on behalf of his older brother, Versai Carter Thornton. In one of the messages, they described how the newborn's first days at home were a special time for the whole family. The caption of the post read:
"Best week ever. We welcomed my new baby brother, Astro, into the family, and it already feels amazing being a big brother."
Raz B and Mona Li never failed to express their joy in the past months as they adjusted to their little one. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the singer marked Father's Day. On the special occasion, he shared a heartfelt tribute to his family with some photos, which included the newest addition to their family. Especially in a heartfelt clip, the singer was holding his infant son close, which has now become an emotional memory for fans after the heartbreaking news.
All about Raz B and Mona Li's love story
Raz B has spent several decades in the spotlight as a member of the R&B group B2K. But recently, most of his life revolved around his family and fatherhood. He shares a supportive relationship with Mona Li. The couple keeps most of the details about their early life private. But they often share their appreciation for each other on social media.
When Raz B goes on tours, Mona Li shares encouraging posts and supports his music career. Meanwhile, the singer openly credits his wife for being the anchor of their family and praised her patience and strength to manage most of her pregnancy alone while he was on the road. They welcomed their son, Versai Carter, before their late son, Astro Monte Thornton.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Rax B and Mona Li in this difficult time.
